David and Lucile Packard Foundation

Our photo blog shows how local community organizations like LifeMoves and Community Food Bank of San Benito County are supporting families around the Bay. COVID-19 may have changed how they work, but the love, support, and dedication they bring to local families hasn't changed: https://bit.ly/2Scy0hh.

Michael Jewett & Northwestern University research team find a way to increase yields from their vaccine production method, which could be used to broaden access & lower costs of life-saving medicines. https://bit.ly/344HldX #ChemicalEngineering The Chemical Engineer #PackardFellows #FellowsFriday

When our neighbors are in pain, we hurt too. Our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those lost in yesterday’s tragic shooting in San Jose. Our hearts are also with the entire Valley Transportation Authority community. Thank you for your tireless work to keep our region moving.

Insights for philanthropy on working with nimble experts and communities to build early learning. Diana Garcia and Packard Foundation's Jeff Sunshine get technical about technical assistance.

This week we remember the life of #GeorgeFloyd. His death ignited action throughout the country and inspired Packard Foundation staff and Board to use our resources and energy to support justice and equity for BIPOC communities. We are taking action to address the deeply embedded structures of racism in the U.S., and developing our long-term approach toward a more just, equitable, and inclusive society. Read more about steps we have taken over the last year.

There are a lot of ways philanthropy can support effective, evidence-based policy. Listen as Packard Foundation's Katie Beckmann discusses how funders, orgs, and policymakers are partnering around emotional and social health in early childhood. #RORPodcast

Burning wood seriously undermines efforts to tackle climate change AND protect biodiversity. It’s harmful even when it replaces fossil fuels. That's why 500+ scientists have come together to tell leaders to stop burning trees for energy. #bioenergy

Check out Part Two of our conversation with Solidaire Network's Rajsvini Bhansali on how philanthropy can show up in service to building movements for justice and equity.

"If there's one thing we have seen a tremendous amount of in the last several years, it has been the power of black genius and black creativity. Solidaire Network's Rajasvini Bhansali explores the ideas and solutions gestating in black communities. #philanthropy

The events of 2020 were deeply challenging, by many accounts a time when trauma impacted so many of us, our families, our health, our communities, and our planet. It was a movement moment, as Rajasvini Bhansali would say an opportunity for those who want to use their wealth and resources for collective impact to lean in and be in partnership with grassroots organizers and movement leaders working toward societal transformation. Find out more at packard.org/solidaire.

We’re celebrating the #InternationalDayOfWomenInScience with #PackardFellows Beth Shapiro, in conversation with Nobel Prize Laureates Frances Arnold, Jennifer Doudna, and Andrea Ghez. Check out more #WomenInSTEM at http://pursuingtheunknown.org.